Good News/Bad News

Bad News - Unfortunately we were unable to obtain the space we wanted in the GPO.
Good News - We're back to our original plan of looking for a suitable space to open a showroom/gallery specialising in handmade cuff links and contemporary men's jewellery. This will allow us greater control over opening hours and ensure that we creatively promote our business with monthly openings, stall at wedding shows (a necessary evil) and a bigger online presence.
Bad News - Nothing will happen before Xmas.
Good News - I've spoken to a few more potential suppliers who look like they are keen to get involved and expand this market.
Bad News - It's still raining

 
Good News - We checked out a 35sqm space in Carlow House(Cnr Elizabeth St and Flinders Lane) which looks promising (nice space and big windows which open)




One potential supplier, Puneet Jodhka, has even offered to develop men's jewellery for me exclusively when we can get our agreement right! Have a look at her work as I'm looking forward to working with her.

Lease Movement

Finally got some positive feedback from the GPO leasing agent and they are keen to progress discussions.

Fingers are crossed that the lease negotiations work out and we can finally get this shop up and going.

Unfortunately the delay means we miss Christmas trading (ouch!). With this in mind, the plan is to gain access to shop in January for a February opening (in time for Valentine's day).

Once lease negotiations are complete, I'll start to contact potential suppliers.

I'm learning to be patient.